Who Gives a Bleep? - Atheist Nexus2016-12-09T14:17:03Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/who-gives-a-bleep?xg_source=activity&id=2182797%3ATopic%3A2006730&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThus, "the opiate of the mass…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-30:2182797:Comment:20165772012-07-30T01:12:42.942ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
Thus, "the opiate of the masses."
Thus, "the opiate of the masses." Why anyone cares these days i…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-29:2182797:Comment:20166672012-07-29T23:07:24.204ZDr. Allan H. Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/DrAllanHClark
<p>Why anyone cares these days is a good question. In the past non-believers, especially in Britain, were considered a threat to the social order because they might influence the lower social orders against the government. Religion has always been a way of keeping the poor from revolting against their condition. They could look forward to better conditions in the afterlife.</p>
<p>Why anyone cares these days is a good question. In the past non-believers, especially in Britain, were considered a threat to the social order because they might influence the lower social orders against the government. Religion has always been a way of keeping the poor from revolting against their condition. They could look forward to better conditions in the afterlife.</p> As pointed out, even one diss…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-29:2182797:Comment:20168282012-07-29T22:52:02.501ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
As pointed out, even one dissenter is dangerous to encompassing doctrine.
As pointed out, even one dissenter is dangerous to encompassing doctrine. I think it was William Tyndal…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-29:2182797:Comment:20165652012-07-29T22:49:35.203ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
I think it was William Tyndale that fell into disrepute after publishing a version of the Bible and was strangled to death. Later he was dug up and burned. Apparrently, God's eternal punishment is not enough for human beings--or--they of little faith don't believe there will be sufficient follow through. Of course, it might be that they are just ignorant, superstitious and mean people. Maybe, they really don't believe and would rather risk insulting God by doing its job, than waiting to go to…
I think it was William Tyndale that fell into disrepute after publishing a version of the Bible and was strangled to death. Later he was dug up and burned. Apparrently, God's eternal punishment is not enough for human beings--or--they of little faith don't believe there will be sufficient follow through. Of course, it might be that they are just ignorant, superstitious and mean people. Maybe, they really don't believe and would rather risk insulting God by doing its job, than waiting to go to heaven. "Fantastic doctrines (like Ch…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-29:2182797:Comment:20160912012-07-29T02:13:58.844ZDr. Allan H. Clarkhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/DrAllanHClark
<p>"Fantastic doctrines (like Christianity or Islam or Marxism) require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. Thus the fear and hate; thus the torture chamber, the iron stake, the gallows, the labor camp, the psychiatric ward." —Edward Abbey</p>
<p>"Fantastic doctrines (like Christianity or Islam or Marxism) require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. Thus the fear and hate; thus the torture chamber, the iron stake, the gallows, the labor camp, the psychiatric ward." —Edward Abbey</p> Because an example must be ma…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-18:2182797:Comment:20072762012-07-18T15:20:02.731ZAlan Perlmanhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AlanPerlman
<p>Because an example must be made of him. Religion does not allow you free choice: it's full of rewards and punishments to frighten the wayward.</p>
<p>Because an example must be made of him. Religion does not allow you free choice: it's full of rewards and punishments to frighten the wayward.</p> Yes!tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-18:2182797:Comment:20071102012-07-18T09:30:37.487ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
Yes!
Yes! Maybe she should have said sh…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-18:2182797:Comment:20071422012-07-18T06:31:09.882ZNerdlasshttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Nerdlass
<p>Maybe she should have said she was twice blessed? n.n</p>
<p>Maybe she should have said she was twice blessed? n.n</p> Agreed! I believe the majori…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-18:2182797:Comment:20071192012-07-18T02:42:30.702ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
<p>Agreed! I believe the majority of people in the country are nonbelievers, they just don't know it. Everytime a doctor is seen, a pill is taken, or avoid walking in the dark, they are saying they don't believe that God will be there to bail them out. Have you heard this one in response to "How are you doing?"</p>
<p>"I'm blessed and highly favored." Say what? I've heard it before, but it creased my lips in a tight smile when a stripper answered my question in that way. Yes, I've been to a…</p>
<p>Agreed! I believe the majority of people in the country are nonbelievers, they just don't know it. Everytime a doctor is seen, a pill is taken, or avoid walking in the dark, they are saying they don't believe that God will be there to bail them out. Have you heard this one in response to "How are you doing?"</p>
<p>"I'm blessed and highly favored." Say what? I've heard it before, but it creased my lips in a tight smile when a stripper answered my question in that way. Yes, I've been to a strip joint. It wasn't that the woman was a stripper--oh hell, yes it was. I just couldn't see how. Perhaps, she spoke of her wealth or something else I overlooked. (LOL)</p> That seems to be right on the…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-07-18:2182797:Comment:20069752012-07-18T02:27:11.154ZDonald R Barberahttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/drbarbera
<p>That seems to be right on the point. It is a power-trip of which even the poor can partake. Now I know that when I debate locally why I'm asked to check my brain at the door--they want it to be a fair fight. LOL</p>
<p>That seems to be right on the point. It is a power-trip of which even the poor can partake. Now I know that when I debate locally why I'm asked to check my brain at the door--they want it to be a fair fight. LOL</p>